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WORSHIPTHE TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESeptember 13, 2015“For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of thegospel will save it.”-Mark 8:27-35If you are interested in bringing up our gifts of bread & wine, please see an usher before Mass begins.SCRIPTURE READINGSFOR THE WEEKTHIS SUNDAY: Is 50: 5-9aPs 116:1-6, 8-9 Jas 2: 14-18Mk 8:27-35MONDAY: Nm 21:4b-9Ps 78: 1b-2, 34-38 Phil 78:1b-2, 34-38Jn 3:13-17TUESDAY: 1 Tm 3:1-13Ps 101:1b-3b, 5-6 Jn 19:25-27 orLk 2:33-35WEDNESDAY: 1 Tm 4:12-16Ps 111:7-10 Lk 7:36-50THURSDAY: 1 Tm 4:12-16Ps 111:7-10, 17-20 Lk 7:36-50FRIDAY 1 Tm 6:2c-12Ps 49:6-10, 17-20 Lk 8:1-3SATURDAY: 1 Tm 6:13-16Ps 100: 1b-5 Lk 8:4-15MASS INTENTIONSMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 146:20 a.m. – Linda & John Cabibbo8:00 a.m. – Cheryl & Rick Hayes & TheBrown FamilyTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 156:20 a.m. – Fr. Louis Bannan, S.J. †8:15 a.m. – Children of the WorldWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 166:20 a.m. – Maria Espinel †8:15 a.m. – Fernando Clavel †THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 176:20 a.m. – William S. Cullinane, Sr. †8:15 a.m. – Alfred V. Chaix †FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 186:20 a.m. – Joseph Nally †8:15 a.m. – Walter Conn †SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 198:15 a.m. – Donna M. GibsonFor a reflection on the Sunday readings, pleasego to: http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtmlFR. NIALL UPDATEFr. Niall is enjoying his time at the retirement community. They have barbeques, currentevents, and exercise classes. They even go on outings to the movies. Keep the cardsand letters coming! Please bring them to the Pastoral Center to the attention of “PastoralCare” and they will be brought to him on a weekly basis. Thank You!SPECIAL NEEDS SURVEY"Do you have a child or family member with special needs and find it difficult to attendMass or receive instruction prior to a sacrament?"Holy Family’s newly established Special Needs Committee has developed a brief surveyto help identify those in our Parish who have special needs and may need support orinspiration to participate at Mass and in other Holy Family Parish activities.Please take a few moments to complete this survey. It should only take a few minutes ofyour time – www.holyfamily.org. If you would like to volunteer to be part of HolyFamily’s inclusion efforts, please email Debbie Eggleston atSpecialNeedsCommittee@holyfamily.org.LADIES OF THE PARISH, SAVE THE DATE!!Even though Summer is not quite over, vacations are ending, school is beginning, andFall is around the corner. Now is the time to mark your calendar for our annual LadiesRetreat, Feb 26-28, 2016. The theme for 2016 is “I Have Loved You With An EverlastingLove” Jer.31:3 and our Retreat Master will be Fr. James Farfaglia. We have privaterooms, semi-private or shared doubles available. If you have attended before, there is noneed to explain what a wonderful spirit-filled weekend this can be. If you have neverattended a silent retreat, what are you waiting for? You don’t have to drive out to thedesert for this weekend of solitude, but to the Sacred Heart Retreat House in nearbyAlhambra. God is calling you to spend some time with Him. Will you respond?For more information, please contact Gloria Lopez, District Captain at 626.833.3486 after6:00 pm., or email gloria.lopez@protravelinc.com.PRAYER GROUPSBlessed Mother Prayer Group meets onthe 1st Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m.,Eremos Chapel, in the Pastoral Center.Contact: Margie Jaramillo, 323.257.1935FCA Block Rosary & Divine Mercy PrayerGroup meets on the 2nd & last Sundaysof the month.Contact: Ramon Lacson, 323.257.1017Prayers for Children no meetings, justthe power of prayer. We pray for all of God’schildren on the 15th of each month.Contact: Donna ur Lady of Perpetual Help after Tuesday8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by the rosary.Immaculate Heart of Mary after 8:15 a.m.Mass on the 1st Saturday of the month, followed by the rosary.Sacred Heart Devotions after 8:15 a.m.Mass on the 1st Friday of the month, followed by the rosary.LITURGY OF THE HOURSLiturgy of the Hours provides psalms,hymns, readings, intercessions and meditations for the day, to inspire us to prayunceasingly. Come, join us in church forMorning Prayer 7:20am-7:40am M-F and7:30am-7:50am Sat.& Holidays. For moreinfo, email: funteena@hotmail.com.CENTERING PRAYER GROUPMeets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays formeditation, 7:00.-7:20 p.m., in theGuadalupe Room. Sharing/discussion follows, 7:30 .-8:30 p.m. Contact: BrianO’Neill, 626.482.9239 or ddscls@dydee.com.ROSARYJoin us in the church to pray the rosary after8:15 a.m. daily Mass. We have a wonderfulstep-by-step guide to praying the rosary,which has all the prayers and their sequence,including the new Luminous Mysteries. Comeand pray with us and get reacquainted withthis powerful tool.FCA/BLD HEALING MASSThe Filipino Catholic Association, in participation with BLD Los Angeles, invites allparishioners to a special healing mass everyfirst Friday of the month held at 8:00p.m. in the church. Contacts: Jun &Alice de Guzman, 626.372.4522 or 3jun-alice@att.net.

WORSHIPSACRED SPACE PROJECT-YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCEPRAY FOR THE SICKPlease remember the sick in your prayers:Carol Fischer Clayton Mills RobertCarr Gordon Schumacker MollyMullaney Don Didier Richard CampionLisa BorelFROM DEATH TO NEW LIFEMary Jane Modina Cecilio MendozaEmilia Klapp Douglas Maas JudySchmidt Ida Jereb James E. HayesRonald Morgan Dr. Joel StrengRecent deaths in our Holy Family community are posted on our website. With the consent of the family, funeral arrangements arealso listed and updated according to themost recent information that we havereceived. Go to holyfamily.org and click on“Recent Deaths in our Holy FamilyCommunity” under “Mass”. May the soulsof the faithful departed, through the mercyof Christ, rest in peace. Amen. Namesreceived after 3:00 p.m. on Friday will gointo the following week’s Prayers for theFaithful.ANNIVERSARY OF DEATHClara MillerEUCHARISTIC ADORATIONAND BENEDICTIONTuesday, September 22, 7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.All are welcome on the 4th Tuesday of themonth.ENGAGED COUPLES BLESSINGOctober 31, 5:00 p.m.Newly engaged couples are welcome toreceive a special blessing. Please call inadvance to celebrate with us. Contact:Pastoral Center, 626.799.8908.Although the life of a person is in a landfull of thorns and weeds, there is always aspace in which the good seed can grow. Youhave to trust God. - Pope Francis4Have you been seated in the beautifully refinished pews at HolyFamily recently? If you have, you can thank the over 193 familiesand individuals who have contributed generously to this mostimportant church enhancement project. We are 110,000 fromour goal of 500,000!Please consider a donation which can be made over time thatwill greatly enhance the success of this project.Yet to happen isinterior painting, further window repairs and other noticeableimprovements throughout the autumn months.To make a donation, please visit the Sacred Space Project Pageat www.holyfamily.org/sacredspace/ or submit your donation tothe Pastoral Center.For additional questions please contact Mary Hatton, Director ofParish Stewardship, at 626.403.6138 ormhatton@holyfamily.org.THANK YOU and God bless you all for your support of this mostimportant restoration project, and for your commitment to thebeautification of our beloved church!LITURGY MATTERSSacred Space: The Stained Glass WindowsSt. ThereseThérèse was born at Alençon, France, January 2, 1873, the ninthchild of saintly parents, Louis and Zélie Martin, both of whomhad wished to consecrate their lives to God in the cloister. Thevocation denied them was given to their children, five of whombecame religious, one to the Visitation Order and four in theSacred Space:Adventis everywhere!CarmeliteConventof Lisieux.Brought up in an atmosphere offaith where every virtue and aspiration were carefully nurtured and developed, Thérèse’svocation manifested itself when she was still only a child. She was educated by theBenedictines. When she was fifteen she applied for permission to enter the CarmeliteConvent, and after being refused by thesuperior, went to Rome with her father toseek the consent of the Holy Father. Leo XIIIwas then celebrating his jubilee. He preferredto leave the decision in the hands of thesuperior, who finally consented. On April 9,1888, at the unusual age of fifteen, ThérèseMartin entered the convent of Lisieux wheretwo of her sisters had preceded her.She knew as a Carmelite nun she wouldnever be able to perform great deeds. " Loveproves itself by deeds, so how am I to showmy love? Great deeds are forbidden me. Theonly way I can prove my love is by scatteringflowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doingof the least actions for love." Our stainedglass window reflects this depicting manyflowers in her arms. Thérèse took everychance to sacrifice, no matter how small. Ather spiritual director’s request, she began tokeep a journal, which we have that describesher “little way”.Then in 1896, Thérèse became very ill. Shetried to remain smiling and cheerful, and succeeded. She died on September 30, 1897 atthe age of 24 years old. The account of theeleven years of her religious life, marked bysignal graces and growth in faith, was published. Its success was immediate. On May15, 1925 Thérèse was canonized by PopePius XI. She was declared a Doctor of theChurch in 1997 by Pope John Paul II.This is part of a yearlong series about our Sacred Space.

EDUCATION/FORMATIONHOLY FAMILY TODDLER CO-OPIf you have a walking, or soon-to-be-walking, toddler through the age of 3, please consider having them join us at the Toddler Co-Op. The Co-Op meets most Sundays fromSeptember through May during the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the St. Joseph's Center. We, theparents, take turns watching our kids play, engage in crafts, and faith-based circle timein a fully cooperative environment. Feel free to leave us a voicemail at 626.403.6121,email us at toddlers@holyfamily.org, or get a copy of the application and more information at bit.ly/hfcoop. Please remember, a complete application must include completionof Virtus Training and LiveScan fingerprinting.SUNDAY PRESCHOOL (CO-OP)Sunday Preschool is a cooperative preschool experience for 3, 4, & 5 year olds. Classesmeet weekly, during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on most Sundays in the Education Centerbuilding, from September through May. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate,designed to introduce preschoolers to God and their faith community. The children arealso introduced to our Christian community through special donations to the Giving Bankand other activities.Multi-Age Early Spanish Immersion Sunday Preschool ¡Clase de inmersión en Españolpara todas las edades! ¡¡Saludos!! Sunday Preschool hosts one multi-age class ofSpanish Immersion Sunday Preschool. This class will run concurrently with the otherSunday Preschool classes, during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Our curriculum will be identical tothe other classes, only it will be full Spanish-immersion, including religious lesson, craftsand music.For information about registration, please call 626.403.6112 or email Andrea Nassaney,Director of Administration, at andreanassaney@gmail.com or Onica Cole, Director ofCurriculum, at ONICA COLE@yahoo.com.HOLY FAMILY BOOKSTOREBooks for all ages!Religious Items Gifts Fine Art JewelryGreeting Cards Sacramental GiftsBookstore HoursTuesday – Saturday.10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Sunday .9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.CLOSED MONDAYSLower Level – Parish Hall – Elevator AccessContact: 626.403.6133RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONReligious education is a lifelong process that guides the baptized into ‘intimacy withJesus Christ’. (Catechesi Tradendae) Religious education is more than formal instruction; it is a conscious pathway to the development of the whole person as a model ofChrist and permeates all facets of life in a Catholic community. Its foundations are laid inthe home and built in partnership within the parish community.The ministry of Religious Education is an entrusted participant in this collaboration, serving the mission and expresses the love of Christ to our parish children! It is the goal ofour parish, directors in formation, catechists and volunteers to work diligently with parents to encourage, support, strengthen and enhance their work in the formation of theirchildren for the Kingdom of God.We invite all children grades 1st -5th to participate and journey together with the parishand their families to become Disciples of Christ.For more information contact Colette Villegas, DRE at 626.403.6118. For regularupdates see our website: re.holyfamily.org. Registration packets for RE are available!ARE YOU CALLED TO SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH CHILDREN?Holy Family needs committed people to teach in our Religious Education program. Youdon’t have to be a professional teacher, or have in-depth knowledge of CatholicDoctrine. All that is required is that you love children and have a deep desire to shareand model your Catholic Faith with them. Volunteers wanted to teach religion (catechists*) for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Grade-schoolers on Sunday mornings (or Weds.afternoons for elementary school). Don’t worry - Holy Family provides professional staff,curriculum, materials, etc. For more information, please contact Volunteer CoordinatorMary Schimmoller at 626.403.6113 or e-mail: mschimmoller@holyfamily.org.DIVORCED AND SEPARATED GROUPThe group meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the PastoralCenter. We will be using the text, "Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends" by BruceFisher. The book is available in the Holy Family Bookstore. Bill Metzdorf facilitates thegroup. If you are interested in joining us, please call Terri Lynn Doubet 818.729.0577 withany questions you may have. All are welcome!GAY AND LESBIAN OUTREACHMany gays and lesbians feel disconnected from their Church. Holy Family’s Gay andLesbian Outreach, in the spirit of ALL ARE WELCOME, provides a confidential, safe environment for discussion, education and socialization every Wednesday evening. Gaysand lesbians, as well as their parents, are welcome. For further information please contact Elizabeth S. Taylor, Ph.D., Ministry Chair at 626.792.1103.The Catholic YouthBible,NABRE edition,specified in thesupply list for HolyFamily School5th grade isavailable at theBookstore.HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROJECTWe are happy to report that the green-space (playground) area of Holy Family Church isundergoing some well-needed rejuvenation, and will be off-limits for a couple of weeks.Please know that the presence of contractors and their vehicles may affect parking.5

EDUCATION/FORMATIONMEN’S READING GROUPSeptember 15, 7:00 p.m.-9:00p.m., in the Guadalupe Roomof the Pastoral Center.We meet on the 3rd Tuesdayof the month to discuss booksconcerned with religious,moral, and ethical issues. Weare reading The Future of theMind by Michio Kaku. Even ifyou don’t read the books, you’re welcometo join us for good fellowship!Contact: Ron Piccirillo, 626.993.5563WOMEN’S READING GROUPIs there anyone willing to step up and leadthis ministry? Please call Mary Schimmollerat 626.403.6113 or email at mschimmoller@holyfamily.org.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!CATECHISTS, CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AIDESto serve the mission & express the love of Christto our parish children! (Grades 1‐5)Celebrating and sharing our faith with thechildren of our community is of vitalimportance to the whole Church. Theparish community supports what PopeJohn Paul II called the Domestic Church invocation to parenthood to nurture theirchildren into the fullness of their humanityas Disciples of Christ and is the heart of allfaith formation.We have over 300 wonderful children,grades 1‐5, excited to learn about andpractice their faith but we need volunteersto assist them in becoming effective wit‐nesses to the Gospel.The commitment comes with training, thesupport from a dedicated team and a wit‐ness to God’s grace among us. On campustime is one of two sessions: Wednesday afternoons (3:45 – 5:30 p.m.) Sundays morning from (8:00 ‐9:15 a.m.)Come join the RE ministry & assist in deep‐ening our community life of gratitude anddevotion, witness and service, celebrationand discipleship!HOLY FAMILY YOUTH MINISTRYOn the 4th Wednesday of every month, Holy FamilyYouth Ministry takes teens and adults to the UnionStation Homeless Center for adults. They bring ingredients, prepare food and serve the 60 adults who resideat the center. If you’d like to be a part of this life-givingministry, please take a look at our website to sign up.It’s an incredible opportunity to be God’s hands and feetin today’s world.CONFIRMATION NEWSyouthministry.holyfamily.orgConfirmation 2016: Year-TwoMid-process Family Interviews are still taking place. We would like to touch base witheach of our families to discuss progress and answer questions.Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.Session 7 will be on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. orSunday, September 20 at 3:45 p.m. in the Eden Center and St.Joseph Center.Confirmation 2017: New CandidatesRegistration is open for new candidates on our website,www.youthministry.holyfamily.org. If you have any questions, pleasecontact our office or consult our website for more information.MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWSRegistration is open! MSM is a welcoming, exciting, fun communityof sixth, seventh and eighth grade youth who gather weekly for formation, friendship, fun, and service. Join us as we learn togetherhow to better love God, our neighbors and ourselves through studyof Scripture, knowledge of our faith tradition and our commitment todiscipleship. Our purpose is to inspire youth to know Jesus andempower them grow as engaged disciples. Please visit our websiteat youthministry.holyfamily.org for more details!EMBRACING THE BEGINNING OF LIFEEmbracing the Beginning of Life seeks to build awarenesswithin our parish in accordance with Vatican II's Charter onRights of the Family 'Human Life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception.' Meetingsare on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in thePastoral Center. Contact Rafael Flores larafa@yahoo.com orNatalie Duran jasjusd@sbcglobal.net for more information.Holy Family Adoption Services: 800.464.2367Free and confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and options counseling:877.398.7734Pregnancy Center of the San Gabriel Valley: 626.309.0788East Los Angeles Pregnancy Center: 323.838.0204Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: 626.309.0788Our next Life Rosary will be held on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30p.m. next to thegrotto outside the church. Join us as we pray beautiful Pro-Life meditations on theSorrowful Mysteries. All you need to bring is a rosary, and if you wish, a chair. Wewould LOVE for you to join us!!! Spread the word!BIBLE STUDYFall Bible Study: The Minor Prophets: Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Weekly Sessions onWednesday: Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, and 18.Scriptures of Advent: Weekly sessions: Dec 2, 9, 16.All weekly sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. and conclude by 8:30 p.m. in the Galilee Room inthe Pastoral Center. Any questions please call Frank Ponnet at 626.403.6116 or TimO’Brien at biblestudy@holyfamily.orgwww.holyfamily.org.RCIAIf you would like to explore the Catholic way of life, please contact Dawn at626.403.6128, or email dponnet@holyfamily.org.Contact: Colette Villegas, RE Director,cvillegas@holyfamily.orgMegan Colburn, RE Assistant,mcolburn@holyfamily.org6Officeof Religious Education 626.403.6118

COMMUNITY LIFEHOLY FAMILY 50 CLUBAs in the past, our regular meeting will be the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Ournext meeting will be Thursday, October 1, at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will beserved. If you missed our potluck, you missed a great feast. If you have any questionsabout our Club, call our president Helen Caliway, 626.799.2422.DUES for the 2015-2016 year are due. If you wish to join, make checks payable to HolyFamily 50 Club (write Membership on the advise line) and drop it o

Live Scan Fingerprinting . Wednesday, September 23, St. Therese, Alhambra, 626.284.0020 Thursday, September 24, St. Bernard, Los Angeles, 323.259.6242 If you have any questions regarding our Safeguard the Children program please contact Kelly Watson at kellyoconnorwatson@gmail.com. . and understand